Red Data Book tulips may become tourist brand of southern Kazakhstan

Red Data Book tulips may become tourist brand of southern Kazakhstan

The tulip blooming season in the south of Kazakhstan has become another attraction for foreign tourists. They specially visit the Turkistan, Zhambyl, and Kyzylorda regions to see the flowers in bloom. There are 35 species of these flowers in the country, 18 of which are listed in Kazakhstan’s Red Data Book. Notably, the majority of these species are wild. Kaufmann’s, Regel’s, and Greig’s tulips are widespread in southern Kazakhstan. The latter species rightfully bears the title of the king of tulips. It is a low flower with a bright bud, which opens in early April and blooms almost until June.

“My acquaintances and friends are coming here from other cities to see tulips in bloom, including from Astana and Almaty. Today, I have come here alone to explore the route and find out how to get here using geolocation that my friends shared. I really like it,” said Shymkent resident Almas Tolykbayev.